There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Pondicherry, taxi
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TCR - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Parangipettaitaxi
5h 28m₹13,966–31,469Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12694
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Parangipettaitrain 16529
9h 35m₹949–3,830Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 2mDrive 407.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Parangipettaicar 407.4 km
6h 5m₹4,593–6,634Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Parangipettaitaxi 407.4 km
6h 5m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettaitrain
7h 8m₹8,496–20,519Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 13m
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,900 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹32,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Parangipettai via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Parangipettai is 498 km. The road distance is 407.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Parangipettai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Parangipettai, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Parangipettai via Vridhachalam Jn and Parangipettai in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Parangipettai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–32,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Parangipettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–11,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thoothukudi to Parangipettai bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Parangipettai is 407 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Thoothukudi to Parangipettai.
There are 48+ hotels available in Parangipettai.